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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,155

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $47,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,250

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $44,978

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelE-ClassX3
TrimE63 AMG3.0i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $92,400 $36,800
Base Invoice $85,932 $33,670
Rear side airbags 420 385
Sport Package   1,800
Premium Package   1,800
Xenon HID headlights   800
Obstacle detection, rear   700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Cargo area partition net   150
Performance steering system (optional)   250
Heated front seats   500
Navigation system   1,800
Rear side airbags 391 350
Sport Package   1,640
Premium Package   1,640
Xenon HID headlights   730
Obstacle detection, rear   635
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Cargo area partition net   135
Performance steering system (optional)   230
Heated front seats   455
Navigation system   1,640
Options (change) 420 8,660
Options (change) 391 7,885
Destination 905 695
Total Price $93,725 $46,155
Total Invoice $87,228 $42,250

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,138
Model Year20132006
ModelE-ClassX3
TrimE63 AMG3.0i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine518hp V8225hp I6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/50-18
Total Price$93,725$46,155
Adjustments for Features-5,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,525$46,155
Total Invoice$87,228$42,250
Adjustments for Features-4,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,388$42,250

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW X3

Model Year20132006
ModelE-ClassX3
TrimE63 AMG3.0i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo organizer $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Skid plate (one) $50
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats$75 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Rear-facing third row seats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,415$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8400

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW X3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW X3

Model Year20132006
ModelE-ClassX3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in110.1 in
Length192.7 in179.7 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height58.9 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,060 lb.4,024 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		20.5 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.4 ft371.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW X3 specs.

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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